Manitoba Council for International Cooperation Inc. - Development Fund

• Completed MCIC application form.
• Project budget template.
• Funding guide and forms for the selected stream.
• Final narrative and financial report templates, if applicable for multi-year applications.
• Supporting information on overseas partners and project details.

Who is eligible?

• MCIC member agencies.
• Manitoba not-for-profit community-based organizations, for the Community Solidarity Fund.
• Affiliate or non-member organizations, for the Community Solidarity Fund.

Who is not eligible

• Organizations that are not MCIC members, where membership is required.
• Organizations that do not meet CRA charity or special-status requirements for the Community Solidarity Fund.
• Projects aimed at promoting religion or a political viewpoint.

Eligible expenses

• Overseas project costs.
• Local partner administration costs, up to 10% of the allocation.
• Canadian expenses covered by the applicant’s matching funds, not by MGMGP funds.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Canadian-based project activities or components funded by MGMGP.
• Projects with an objective of spreading a particular religious faith.
• Projects with an objective of promoting a political point of view.
• In-kind contributions as matching funds.

Eligible geographic areas

• Global South countries.
• ODA-eligible countries on the OECD DAC list.

• Alignment with MCIC’s guiding principles.
• Strength of the project design and expected outcomes.
• Fit with the relevant fund stream or theme.
• Quality of the partnership and community involvement.
• Ability to demonstrate monitoring, reporting, and sustainability.

• Step 1: Review the funding guide and application forms
  • Read the guide for the relevant funding stream.
  • Use the current MCIC application form and budget template.
• Step 2: Prepare the application package
  • Complete the application form in Word or PDF format.
  • Prepare the project budget and supporting information requested in the form.
• Step 3: Submit by email
  • Send the completed application by email to MCIC.
  • Keep the project number provided after receipt for future correspondence.

• Applications are first checked by MCIC staff for eligibility and completeness.
• Eligible applications are reviewed by MCIC’s Overseas Project Committee.
• Final funding decisions are made by MCIC’s Board of Directors.
• Applicants are notified of the decision, and some approvals may include recommendations, conditions, or follow-up reporting.

• Applications must use the current MCIC forms and templates.
• MCIC may request progress or follow-up reporting for approved projects.
• Final reports are required after the project ends.